Mich. St. approves Dantonio’s contract extension

Dec 28, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio looks on during the first quarter against the Washington State Cougars in the 2017 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium. Photo Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Dantonio’s rolling contract, which stipulates that one year is added to his deal on an annual basis, extends through the 2024 season.

According to reporters at Friday’s board meeting in East Lansing, Mich., the trustees did not discuss the contract at any length before approving the extension.

The 61-year-old Dantonio has denied accusations that he mishandled sexual assault claims against players on his team in the past. According to an ESPN “Outside the Lines” report, a minimum of 16 football players were accused of sexual assault or violence against women since Dantonio became coach.

The scandal involving the university and Dr. Larry Nasser, a team doctor at Michigan State and for USA Gymnastics, has already cost school president Lou Anna Simon and athletic director Mark Hollis their jobs. Simon resigned and Hollis retired.

Dantonio has been the Spartans coach since 2007, with a 100-45 mark in 11 seasons. Michigan State finished with a 10-3 record in 2017.